Police Cameras News & Articles

• 4 things you’re not doing with LPR that you should be

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  The Long Beach (Calif.) PD takes advantage of increased interoperability and data-sharing to expand its investigative reach with license plate recognition

• 3 things you need to know before choosing a predictive policing software solution

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  Police agencies that want to increase their effectiveness while holding the budgetary line should consider acquiring a predictive policing software solution

• 3 ways cities and counties are using video footage

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  Cities and counties deploy cameras for evidence, surveillance and perimeter security

• Police Departments turn to in-car video cameras to boost accountability, transparency

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  Law enforcement agencies have sought to increase transparency with in-car digital recording systems that document interactions with the public

• WatchGuard Video unveils revolutionary connected technology for in-car, BWC systems

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  VISTA WiFi integrates in-car and body-worn camera systems allocating the recording decision to any camera within a synched group.

• Q&A with Motorola about new body-worn camera offering

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  Motorola has entered into the body-worn camera market with the release of its Si series of cameras

• Correctional agencies’ response to drone intrusions

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  Drones have quickly become an effective tool for criminal activity

• Holiday gift guide: 10 tactical toys for cops

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  From flashlights to backpacks, we've gathered up 10 must-have outdoor and tactical products for you

• New Philly police commissioner wants to extend use of body cams

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  The new choice succeeds Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey and lead the fourth largest police department

• How to get the right body camera policy in place

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  Body cameras are pervasive and so are the policies on how to use them. Use these tips to make sure your policy is on the right track.

• 3 important process changes when implementing a body camera program

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  Some of the most important process changes are related to storage, including how long to retain video and chain-of-custody procedures.

• Need a body camera? Here’s why the ECHO meets the needs of 21st century cops

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  Read about some of the features of the ECHO body camera that makes it stand out from the rest

• Black Ind. driver takes selfie with white cop, says 'neither of us are the enemy'

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  A photo going viral sends the message of '#respect'

• Dell's new tablet withstands harsh conditions

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  Tablet is designed to be reliable even in extreme environments

• How to buy a digital SLR for police investigations

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  Only about a half dozen DSLR manufacturers make a camera suitable for police investigations

• Samsung's Galaxy S6 Active is versatile, rugged smartphone for cops

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  The phone's features are great for law enforcement and military applications

• Ohio battle over traffic cameras heats up again

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  The FBI is now involved, investigating possible public corruption over camera vendor dealings in Columbus and Cincinnati

• A 5-step guide to initiating your body camera pilot program

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  How the Riley County Police Department adopted the 5 phases of project management with its body camera pilot program

• Camera system provides panoramic view for police

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  Multiple-camera video system provides a 270-degree view around the vehicle

• How to determine the true cost of body camera ownership

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  You have to know all the details of body camera deployment to determine its true cost

• 5 essential tips for recording body camera video evidence

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  Here are five tips for recording body camera evidence the right way

• COBAN Technologies White Paper: Video Systems for Law Enforcement - How to Choose the Best Solution for Your Agency

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  By COBAN Technologies The importance of video evidence for law enforcement agencies has never been more significant than it is today. Departments equipped with video cameras experienced a significa...

• How to pick the right small spotting scope and tripod

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  Whether hunting "bad guys" or big game, a small, spotting scope can be nearly as handy as your rifle

• Why Obama's bodycam initiative won't work

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  Some projects can be funded on a one-and-done basis - providing agencies with body cameras is not one of them

• New tracking tech makes IDing suspects in large crowds possible

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  Being able to follow people like this could be the difference between locating and disarming an IED, or dealing with an incident like the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing

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